Gabriel Heinze has urged Diego Maradona not to make a snap decision on his future as Argentina boss.

In the immediate aftermath of Saturday's 4-0 hammering by Germany in the World Cup quarter-final, Maradona indicated he was likely to end his controversial reign. But Heinze insists progress has been made and while Maradona has never been far from the headlines, the former Manchester United star insists his coach must think carefully before stepping down.

"Now is not the time to make these decisions," said Heinze. "Surely it would be better to wait until the emotion has cooled."